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KENAKENA SCHOOL 12 Donovan Road, P.O. Box 1441, Paraparaumu Beach
Phone: 298 4011 Cell: 027 7818315 [email protected] [email protected]
Check out our website www.kenakena.school.nz Keep your child safe: If absent please contact the office before 9.30am
Thursday, 11th February 2016 Term 1 Week 2 Dear Parents and Caregivers, He mihi tenei kia koutou nga matua, me nga kaitiaki o a tatou tamariki. Tena koutou katoa The school year at Kenakena is off to a very good start. The following diagram gives an
overview of what the teaching staff is working on in 2016. It includes specific learning focuses,
specific focuses for professional development for teachers and information on what we are
reviewing. I’ve included a glossary below the diagram to act as a guide.
Glossary:
PLD: Professional Learning and Development
KK: Kenakena
BYOD: Bring Your Own Devices
OTJ: Overall Teacher Judgement (relating to student assessment)
Moderation Guidelines: The guidelines we use to determine the accuracy of the assessment of completed work
Pedagogy: Effective Strategies for Learning
Teacher Dashboard: An online tool for teachers to manage student work in the Google environment.
TAI: Teaching as Inquiry. The process on analysing the results of teaching to determine the effectiveness of the process and make decisions on ‘where to next’ in order to improve learning outcomes for children.
NES: National Education Standards
Student Voice: Including the ‘voice’ of students in the learning and teaching process.
E-Learning: (‘E’ for Electronic): Blending the use of electronic devices into the learning process.
Tataiako: Cultural Competencies for Teachers of Maori Learners (A guide for teachers on effective teaching for achievement)
NATIONAL ‘GO-BY-BIKE’ DAY
Two hundred and eighteen children and thirteen staff biked to Kenakena School yesterday for
'Go-By-Bike' Day. Many parents also accompanied their children on the ride to school, where
the bike racks were overflowing! Children who biked to school were treated to a hot Milo and
spot prizes were awarded. Kenakena staff and children laid out an obstacle course for
Morning Interval and Lunchtime breaks, which proved to be very popular with children of all
ages. Noah Aliva (7) was heard to say, "This is the best morning tea ever!" I was thrilled with
the great response to 'Go By Bike' Day and hope that the impetus is maintained with children
continuing to enjoy riding to school. Thanks to Shona McDonald for organizing Kenakena’s
participation.
See more on our Facebook Page
FAMILY CONTRIBUTION
Thank you to the families who have already paid a total of $2288 for the FAMILY
CONTRIBUTION! It’s a fantastic start although we still have a way to go to meet our budget.
The FAMILY CONTRIBUTION is used to support learning and teaching programmes for your
children through the provision of human and material resources in 2014. The Board of
Trustees would welcome payment of the Family Contribution from all families by the end of
Term 1, which will attract a discount, as detailed below, in addition to being in the draw for a
$100 Pak’n’Save voucher.
The Family Contribution can be paid by placing it in the RED BOX in Administration Foyer. A
receipt will be sent home with your child. The Family Contribution is Tax Deductible.
$75 per child per year (18.75 per term), discounted to $65 if paid in full in the first term.
OR
$145 per family (2 or more children) per year ($36.20 per term) discounted to $130 per
family if paid in full in the first term.
We have EFTPOS facilities available for your convenience.
Our Statements of Financial Performance show that Kenakena School demonstrates good
financial management and control. In this context, the Family Contribution is used prudently
and wisely.
For parents of children in Years 7&8, the Technology Materials Fee is due and should be paid
by the end of this term. The Raumati Technology Centre charges Kenakena School for the
materials children use to construct the things that they make and we, in turn, need to claim
this from you.
Bruce McDonald
PRINCIPAL
FRIDAY LUNCHES – MORE HELP NEEDED!!
In order for our Friday Lunches to continue every week – we need more help!!
This is a great fundraiser for our school and we would like to continue running it.
If you can spare an hour on a Friday morning or a Friday lunch time – once a week, once a
fortnight or even once a month – then we need YOU!
Please consider joining our roster and meeting our friendly team, the job is very easy and other
parents are happy to assist.
For all enquiries call
Nicky Linstrom ph (04) 972-5702 or 021 675-521
Preschoolers Welcome
2016 YEAR 7/8 MAKAHIKA CAMP
If your child is in Year 7 and 8 in 2016 they will be attending a four day camp at Makahika.
Camp 1-Monday March 21-Thursday March 24 Rooms 16 and 19
Camp 2-Tuesday April 5 – Friday April 8 Rooms 14 and 23
The camp will cost $260 per student. This includes accommodation, catering and
activities.
Please consider starting up an AP now –
Payments can be made into this account –
Kenakena School Board of Trustees
030732 0286788 00
Parent helpers will be required. If you are not able to help for the four days you may
consider coming for one or two days.
Parents will be asked to transport us to and from the venue.
Check out the camp on their website- www.makahika.co.nz
2016 YEAR 8 KAPITI ISLAND TRIP
The dates for the annual Year 8 trip to Kapiti Island in 2016 are:
Friday, 4th March for Rooms 16 and 19 Friday, 11th March for Rooms 23 and 14. The cost per student is $40
DATES TO REMEMBER
(Please check dates regularly as they may change)
2016
Monday 22 February BOT Meeting
Friday 12th February New Family Welcome from 3pm onwards at the school pool
Friday 4th March Year 8 Trip to Kapiti Island – Rms 16 and 19 Friday 11th March Year 8 Trip to Kapiti Island – Rms 23 and 14 Monday 21st March Makahika Camp for Rms 16 and 19 (returning 24/03/16) Tuesday 5th April Makahika Camp for Rms 23 and 14 (returning 08/04/16) Monday 27th June School Photos Tuesday 28th June School Photos
Term Dates for 2016
Term 1 Tuesday February 2- Friday April 15 EASTER HOLIDAY is Friday March 25 – Tuesday March 29 (inclusive)
Term 2 Monday May 2-Friday July 8 Term 3 Monday July 25- Friday September 23 Term 4 Monday October 10 – Friday December 16
School Parent Network Friday Only Lunches
Please place order forms and money in a sealed envelope in the Blue Post Box in the
administration foyer before 9am. Correct money is always appreciated. Change of
less than $1 will not be given. Change of $1 or more will be returned to your children
in the Friday lunch basket. If you would like to join the Friday lunch team please call
Nicky Linstrom 972-5702 or 021 675-521
Kenakena School Friday Lunch Order
Name: Room:
Meatlovers Pizza 1/4 $3.00 Chicken Fried Rice $4.50
Hawaiian Pizza 1/4 $3.00 Chicken Chow Mein $4.50
Cheese Pizza 1/4 $3.00 4 pk Chicken Sushi $5.00
Gluten Free Cheese $3.50 4 pk Tuna Sushi $5.00
Nuggets & Chips $3.50 6 pk (3 chick + 3 tuna) $7.00
Fish & Chips $3.50 Wildberry Juicie $1.00
Hot Chips $2.00 Tropical Juicie $1.00
A special "Thank You" to our suppliers - Kapiti Pak 'N Save - Domino's Pizzas - Sun Long Chinese Restaurant & Fast Food and BiMi Sushi
Kenakena School Monday to Thursday Lunch Menu
Rolls Price Fruit
Ham Roll $1.50 Apple $0.60
Egg Roll $1.50 Banana $0.60
Chicken Roll $2.00
Sandwiches (2 per pack) Orange $0.80
Egg Sandwich $2.20
Ham & Egg $3.00
Corned Beef and Pickle $3.00 Yoghurt (Fresh'n Fruity)
Ham, Cheese & Tomato $3.00 Strawberry $1.50
Tuna Lettuce $3.00 Fruit of the Forest $1.50
Cheese & Onion $3.00 Natural $1.50
Ham Salad $3.70
Chicken Salad $3.70
BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato) $3.70 Hot Food
(Metro Heart Tick Pies)
Mince Pie $2.50
Scones & Muffins Mince and Cheese Pie $2.50
Cheese Scones $1.30 Steak and Cheese Pie $2.50
Date Scones $1.30 Chicken Pie $2.50
Drinks
Goodtime Muffins Blueberry - Small $1.30 Just Juice Orange and
Mango $1.80
Goodtime Muffins Choc Chip - Small $1.30 Pump Mini $1.80
As this is a school community newsletter, please let the school office know of any successes that your child/children may have
had outside the school. We are only too happy to share their achievements. The Board of Trustees in no way validates or endorses services/products advertised.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
SPORT
Cheerleading at All Star Victory
Cheerleading specialists , we have a range of new classes and times for 2016.
Stunts , tumble, flexibility , jumps. Great team work and confidence building while learning new skills
Cheerleading suit all types and abilities, boy and girls
Contact 0276526021, [email protected], 0800CHEERLEADER Extn 5
www.allstarcheerleaders.co.nz/victory
Waikanae Football Club
Registrations are now open for the 2016 Football Season.
Boys and Girls aged 4-14.
www.waikanaefootball.com
For more information e mail Fiona [email protected]
Open Day 21 February 10-12
Jim Cooke Park
Come give Football a go!
Travelling Team trial dates
10th and 12th grade
Jim Cooke Park
14 February 12.30
16 February 5.30
21 February 12.30
News from KCU Football Club
Hi all, Its that time again....Time to start the journey in preparation for the upcoming season.
Here are some important dates for you. Please check our website www.kcu.co.nz for more
information on the following:
- Junior trials for premier teams (formerly “travelling teams” teams) 10th to 14th grade
Sunday 14th February and Sunday 21st February
- Junior Season Dates 2 April, ends 27 Aug
- First Kicks Season Dates 8th May, ends 7th August (4 to 6 years)
- Junior Online Registration opens 5 Feb, closes 18 March
- Boot / Gear Swap and Registration Day 6 March between 1.00pm to 3.00pm
- Girl's Pre season training 8 - 11 years of age Sunday 1.00pm at Mazengarb Front Field
starting Sunday 7th February
- Girl's Pre season training 12 - 15 years of age Wednesday at Weka at 6.30pm starting
Wednesday 10th February
Aikido classes
Junior Aikido classes (10 - 13 yr) start at 9AM-9:50AM on Saturday 6 February in the
Waikanae Wrestling Club, on Park Ave.
For further details see http://aikidokapiti.webs.com/kidsclasses.htm or Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/AikidoKapiti.
New students are welcome at the beginning of any of the school terms, but now is the best
time to get started.
Inquiries to [email protected], or contact Blair (904 3396)
EVENTS
Paraparaumu College Community Fair 2016
Registrations are now open for stalls at our college fair. It is a fundraiser for KYS, Kapiti food bank
and school activities and will be held on Saturday 2 April 2016 at the College between 11 – 3pm.
There will be art, craft and food stalls along with live entertainment and a kids’ Funzone. Stalls are
filling up fast so if you would like more information or to secure your spot, email Andrea Stonehouse
at [email protected] or fill in an online application using this link: Stallholder applications
TUITION
THE KAPITI MUSIC CENTRE is an out of hours Ministry of Education and Charitable Trust
Music School which offers group music tuition in 15 different instruments. For $180 you will
receive 30 lessons plus 3 Kapiti Music Centre Orchestra rehearsals which performs in our
Grand Concert at Southwards Theatre. The Centre employs professional tutors who have
many years of teaching experience. Our 2016 enrolment days are Tuesday 9 February 5.30 -
7.00pm and Saturday 13 February 10.30 – 12.30pm at Kapiti College, Margaret Road entrance,
Raumati Beach. For more information about the Music Centre visit our Website
www.kapitimusiccentre.org.nz If you are interested in enrolling but are unable to come to our
enrolment evenings please contact the Manager on 021 297 1413 or email us at
“Lets Talk” Do your children: Sometimes have difficulty speaking in front of a group or expressing their ideas clearly?
Or
Do your children
Have a love of language and literature and enjoy drama/public speaking
I am a registered teacher of Speech and Drama working in the Kapiti area and I offer:
Assistance with communication skills and confidence in public speaking
Individualised programmes to cater for specific needs Classes in Speech and Drama, and Public Speaking
Tuition to examination level with Speech New Zealand
For enquiries please contact Margaret Bailey BA LSB RTSCA on: 2993300
Just Dance with Sally Stopforth No exams, no uniforms, just lots of fun. After school and
evening multi-style dance classes for children (age 4 and upwards) and adults. Wednesday
afternoons at Raumati South Memorial Hall and Wednesday evenings at Mazengarb
Pavilion. Fees $70-$90 per school term. Call Sally on 04 299 0607 or 027 811 5179 for more
info.
